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A non-linear data mining parameter selection algorithm for continuous variables

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  • Peyman Tavallali
  • Marianne Razavi
  • Sean Brady

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In this article, we propose a new data mining algorithm, by which one can both capture the non-linearity in data and also find the best subset model. To produce an enhanced subset of the original variables, a preferred selection method should have the potential of adding a supplementary level of regression analysis that would capture complex relationships in the data via mathematical transformation of the predictors and exploration of synergistic effects of combined variables. The method that we present here has the potential to produce an optimal subset of variables, rendering the overall process of model selection more efficient. This algorithm introduces interpretable parameters by transforming the original inputs and also a faithful fit to the data. The core objective of this paper is to introduce a new estimation technique for the classical least square regression framework. This new automatic variable transformation and model selection method could offer an optimal and stable model that minimizes the mean square error and variability, while combining all possible subset selection methodology with the inclusion variable transformations and interactions. Moreover, this method controls multicollinearity, leading to an optimal set of explanatory variables.

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  • Peyman Tavallali & Marianne Razavi & Sean Brady, 2017. "A non-linear data mining parameter selection algorithm for continuous variables," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(11), pages 1-26, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0187676
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187676
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    2. Rahi Jain & Wei Xu, 2021. "HDSI: High dimensional selection with interactions algorithm on feature selection and testing," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(2), pages 1-17, February.

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